Implementing theStrategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM)

Presented by Carolyn VickersWorld Health Organization

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What is SAICM ?What is SAICM ?

SAICM is an international non bindingSAICM is an international non-binding policy framework to support efforts to achieve the Johannesburg Plan ofachieve the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation (WSSD) goal for chemicals notablychemicals, notably “achieve by 2020 that chemicals are used &

produced in ways that lead to theproduced in ways that lead to the minimization of adverse effects on human health & the environment”

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SAICM was adopted in Dubai, 2006

Adopted by Ministers, Heads of delegation & representatives of i il i t & i t t tcivil society & private sector at

International Conference on Chemicals Management (Dubai, 2006)

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Key Characteristics of SAICM (1)Key Characteristics of SAICM (1)

Provides a new framework for global actionProvides a new framework for global action for the sound management of chemicals

• In the form of a global and comprehensive strategy endorsed at the highest political levels

• To streamline, integrate & build on existing efforts to safely manage hazardous chemicals & wastes (e gsafely manage hazardous chemicals & wastes (e.g. Conventions such as Basel, Rotterdam & Stockholm, IHR, non-binding agreements such as GHS)

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Scope of International Chemical A tAgreements

SAICM:Strategic ApproachTo ChemicalsManagementOther

chemicals Rotterdam

Chemical Basel Convention:

Control OfTransboundary Movements

chemicals of concern

Rotterdam Convention: Prior informed

tGHS‘coverage’

Transboundary Movements Of Hazardous Wastes

And Their DisposalSpecific Chlorinated Stockholm Convention:

consent

Chlorinated Compounds

Stockholm Convention: Persistent Organic Pollutants

55Chemical ‘life cycle’Trade Waste & disposalProduction Use

Key Characteristics of SAICM (2)

Very broad scope, addressing chemical safetyVery broad scope, addressing chemical safety throughout all stages of life cycle

Recognizes the gaps & needs of developingRecognizes the gaps & needs of developing countries and countries in economic transition, particularly in relation to capacity-building

Emphasis on the sound management of chemicals as a sustainable development issue

Multi-stakeholder and multi-sectoral character

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The core SAICM texts & resolutions

Dubai Declaration

• The political commitment to SAICM implementation

Overarching Policy Statementg y

• Setting out: scope, statement of needs, objectives, financial considerations, principles & approaches, modalities for implementation & reviewing progressp g p g

Global Plan of Action

• Provides guidance on work areas & activities that may be undertaken byactivities that may be undertaken by stakeholders to give effect to SAICM

Resolutions adopted by the ICCM • Incl. implementation arrangements

Quick Start Programme finance

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Quick Start Programme, finance, emerging policy issues, thematic issues, etc.

Keys to achieving SAICM implementation

Involvement of all stakeholders – Government, non-Involvement of all stakeholders Government, nongovernmental and intergovernmental High-level commitment from all sectors – health, environment, industry, labour, economic, y, ,Emphasis on the sound management of chemicals as a sustainable development issueImplementation depends on actions at nationalImplementation depends on actions at national, regional and international levelsEarly enabling actions - to build necessary capacity & relevant stakeholder participation& relevant stakeholder participation System of national focal points

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For More InformationFor More Information

Please visit the SAICM web site at:Please visit the SAICM web site at:

www.saicm.orgwww.saicm.orgContact: Contact: Secretariat for the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Secretariat for the Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM)Management (SAICM)c/o UNEP/DTIE Chemicals Branchc/o UNEP/DTIE Chemicals Branch1111 13 chemin des Anémones13 chemin des Anémones1111--13 chemin des Anémones13 chemin des AnémonesCHCH--1219 Châtelaine, Geneva1219 Châtelaine, GenevaSwitzerlandSwitzerlandTelTel (41 22) 917 8532(41 22) 917 8532Fax (41 22) 797 34 60Fax (41 22) 797 34 60EmailEmail : saicm@chemicals.unep.ch: saicm@chemicals.unep.ch

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What is the IOMC?9 Inter‐governmental Organizations (IGOs) working together

All active on chemical safety issues‐Membership: FAO, ILO, UNEP, UNIDO, UNITAR, WHO and OECD ‐ Observing organizations: World Bank and UNDP

Established in 1995 in response to the Rio Summit (AgendaEstablished in 1995, in response to the Rio Summit (Agenda 21, Chapter 19 on toxic chemicals)

Provides a framework for complementarity among the organizations  in supporting countries based on their differing mandates and expertise

Objectives of the IOMCObjectives of the IOMCTo achieve the sound management of chemicalsin relation to human health and the environment

By strengthening international cooperation in the field of chemicals

in relation to human health and the environment

By increasing the effectiveness of the programmes of the 9 organizationsBy promoting coordination of policies and activities, pursued jointly or separatelypursued jointly or separately

The IOMC Vision StatementThe Inter‐Organization Programme for the Sound Management

of Chemicals (IOMC) is the pre‐eminent mechanismfor initiating, facilitating and coordinating

i t ti l ti t hi th WSSD 2020 linternational action to achieve the WSSD 2020 goalfor sound management of chemicals.

The IOMC organizations

IOMCIOMCFAO ILO UNEP UNIDO UNITAR WHO OECD UNDP WB

Each organization undertakes the tasks (in its respective sector/field of expertise):

FAO ILO UNEP UNIDO UNITAR WHO OECD UNDP WB

expertise):providing assistance where countries have identified a capacity gapsupporting the implementation of international agreementsproviding support to the development of situation analyses and baseline reportssupporting national governments in the formulation and discussionsupporting national governments in the formulation and discussion of policies and related instruments

The IOMC organizations

IOMCIOMCFAO ILO UNEP UNIDO UNITAR WHO OECD UNDP WB

Each organization undertakes the following tasks (in its respective sector/field of expertise):

FAO ILO UNEP UNIDO UNITAR WHO OECD UNDP WB

sector/field of expertise):providing access to informationproviding outreach and awareness raising for regional and international activitiesproviding technical assistance to countries to develop their overall national chemicals management infrastructuregassisting in the identification, development and transfer of (environmentally) sound technologies.

J i t A ti iti f th IOMCJoint Activities of the IOMCScope of activities: key areas of chemical safety as described in Agenda 21, Chapter 19 and SAICM Global Plan of Action

Joint Projects, e.g. SAICM emerging issues, GHSJoint Projects, e.g. SAICM emerging issues, GHS

Joint Publications

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